Best Bars in North Adelaide
Looking for the best bars in North Adelaide? We've gathered 11 standout spots in this corner of Adelaide, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. North Adelaide has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Adelaide rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
11 spots in North Adelaide
Pastel Wine Bar
Pastel Wine Bar is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 508 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
The Kentish Hotel
$$Seasonal share plates & classic pub meals in an old-world setting with a heated outdoor area.
Nineteen Ten
$$Nineteen Ten is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 299 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
The Gallery Rooftop Bar & Functions
$$Lively gathering place with a rooftop terrace plating bar bites & pizza, plus wine & cool cocktails.
2KW Bar & Restaurant
$$$Airy, designer setting with a terrace and city views, serving Modern Australian menus and cocktails.
Alfred's Bar
Alfred's Bar is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 157 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
The Pink Pig Wine Bar
$$Classic tavern with exposed-brick walls, making pork spare ribs and steaks, plus oysters and salads.
Queen's Head Hotel
$$Pasta, grills and wood-fired pizza served in an 1838 pub with a stylish brick-and-marble interior.
Black Rhino Hotel
Black Rhino Hotel is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 45 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
The Atrium Lounge
The Atrium Lounge is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 118 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Lindsay Head Terrace Bar
Lindsay Head Terrace Bar is a bar in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 32 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
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Bars in North Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best bars in North Adelaide?+
The bars in North Adelaide listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in North Adelaide?+
We currently feature 11 bars in North Adelaide, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to North Adelaide in Adelaide?+
North Adelaide is one of Adelaide's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.